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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?
(a) A plantation owner who is about 60.
(b) A school teacher who is about 40.
(c) An overseer who is about 40.
(d) A wealthy businessman who is about 60.

2. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?
(a) He dared to argue with a white woman.
(b) He did not apologize.
(c) He had not asked permission of the Colonel.
(d) He did not pay for the damages.

3. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?
(a) For letting her stay in his home.
(b) His kind treatment of her and the other "colored children."
(c) Her spending money.
(d) For allowing her to go to school to be a teacher.

4. Where do Sally and Bert go when he pulls up outside?
(a) The train station.
(b) The airport.
(c) The bus stop.
(d) The library.

5. When and where does the play begin?
(a) On a spring afternoon in 1930 Virginia.
(b) On a spring morning in 1830s Virginia.
(c) On a fall morning in 1830s Georgia.
(d) On a fall afternoon in 1930s Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?

2. What do Cora and William discuss, regarding Bert?

3. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?

4. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?

5. What does Sallie try to do for Bert?

(see the answer key)

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